Dear JoAnn:
First of all, I know that all of us are very glad to hear that Barbara is doing well.
Thank you for getting back to us. However your further comments leave somewhat to be desired.
Your original post mentioned:
"It has been a little over a year since she has returned home from Norway and as she contemplated writing you all a letter (and she did start a few times) ~ she just didn't quite know what to say; Or, should I say, she didn't know what NOT to say. Last fall, she felt impressed not to post anything at that time, and given the direction the law suits have taken, I believe it was a wise decision to remain silent.
Her prayer has always been for the Lord to show her what the truth is regarding the 3ABN saga, and it was very interesting that while in Norway, He did just that. She originally planned a 2 month stay for treatment but then it was extended an additional month. Due to needing still more treatment, the doctor advised that she remain for the fourth month. Had Barbara returned home at the end of two months, or even three months,
the information given her that fourth month just wouldn't have happened. Not that she pursued it...she didn't, not even knowing that it existed but, perhaps it was Providential that her stay was extended? We think so. Barbara was surprised, and disappointed, in what she learned and she struggled with what to share with all you folks. After several attempts at writing, but not comfortable with posting her findings, she has put it in the Lord's Hands and in His time, He will reveal all."The underlined portion above is what is causing all the controversy. Perhaps it would have been better not to have said anything at all rather than what was said. Are you saying that the truth is different than what she testified to in her letter to BSDA before she went to Norway? Did the Lord show her that something that we all believe is less than the truth? Otherwise, why would she find it so hard to tell? And it sems a little late to be bringing it up at all unless you are going to be completely forthcoming with all that was learned.
And what does Sister mean when she says: "Jo Ann, I asked you a question in a Private Message on another Forum (BSDA) and rather than answering it privately there, you bring it up publically here. Why? What is your purpose?
In God's time perhaps the truth about why Barbara was asked to leave Norway may come to light. It says much more about certain aspects of her character than a mother may choose to admit. Many mothers have a blind spot when it comes to the characters of their beloved child and are willing to defend that child no matter the circumstances.
Sister"
Just what does the bolded statement mean, Sister? Can you enlighten us? These posts just make everything that much more questionable, IMHO, and frankly, I getting more than a little tired of all the cloak and dagger innuendo that it generates.
Please, everybody, stop all the 'suggestive nonsense' and TELL ALL OF THE TRUTH! for a change. I'm sorry for yelling, but . . .
GrammieT